Avalanche Awareness Quiz

What is the correct pronunciation of the term often mispronounced as 'laches'?

• Avalanches

• Latches

• Laches

• Avalons

What humorous misunderstanding is highlighted at the beginning of the video?

• The size of avalanches

• The pronunciation of 'avalanche'

• The color of snow

• The speed of avalanches

Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of avalanches?

• Wind

• Gunshots

• Earthquakes

• Animal movement

What is the maximum speed an avalanche can reach?

• 50 miles per hour

• 27 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 80 miles per hour

Which type of avalanche is characterized by loose snow starting at a single point?

• Ice avalanche

• Loose snow avalanche

• Rock avalanche

• Slab avalanche

What is a key characteristic of a slab avalanche?

• It is harmless

• It starts at a single point

• It involves a large slab of snow sliding

• It is caused by rain

What should you do to increase your chances of survival if trapped under snow?

• Wait silently

• Move around a lot

• Scream loudly

• Create an air pocket

In which type of area are avalanches more likely to occur?

• Mountainous areas with heavy snowfall

• Urban areas

• Deserts

• Flat plains

What angle of mountain slopes is most prone to avalanches?

• 20 to 30 degrees

• 30 to 45 degrees

• 10 to 20 degrees

• 45 to 60 degrees

What triggers an avalanche when a weak layer of snow fractures?

• Sunlight

• Rainfall

• Animal tracks

• Heavy snow on top